United Kingdom 1 Pound - Elizabeth II, 2008
Scottish Thistle; Silver Proof
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Pound
Year
2008
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.5
Diameter (mm)
22.5
Demonetized
15 October 2017
Description
1 Pound from United Kingdom. Issued in 2008. Struck in Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating). Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 9.5 g.
- Obverse
- Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- Scottish thistle encircled by the Royal Diadem, denomination below
- Edge
- Milled with incuse lettering (No one provokes me with impunity)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5.1K | Proof |
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